A pair of earthquakes, the first moderate and the second small, just one minute apart, rattled the communities of the Morongo Basin yesterday. According to the USGS, the first 3.9 magnitude temblor struck at 10:54 this morning, the second, a 2.6, hit at 10:55. The twin quakes were felt as a sharp jolt followed by a rolling motion at the Z107.7 studios in Joshua Tree. They were centered 2 miles and 3 miles respectively south-southeast of Yucca Valley. There were no reports of damages or injury.

The Town of Yucca Valley shut down an illegal marijuana dispensary Wednesday afternoon. The Town's Code Compliance department received an anonymous tip that a marijuana dispensary was operating out of a storefront in the 55900 block of Twentynine Palms Highway and went out to investigate about 4:30 Wednesday. Leanthon Clark, 34, of Adelanto, was cited for operating an illegal marijuana dispensary. During the investigation, deputies determined that Clark had given them a false name to…

A Sheriff's deputy crashed his car Wednesday enroute to a high-speed chase in Twentynine Palms. Sheriff's Sergeant Jason Radeleff said about 4:45 Wednesday, a deputy tried to pull over, Tina Maurer, 33, for broken tail lights, she fled northbound on Mesquite Springs Road at a high rate of speed blowing through stop signs. Four other deputies responded to the pursuit, one in Twentynine Palms, and three others driving at a high rate of speed eastbound on the highway. As Deputy Erdem…

The Morongo Basin has been treated to performances of Mother Nature's grand spectacles in recent days – thunder, lightning, sudden torrents. Ranger Pat Pilcher gives us a larger view of summer monsoons... Summer sun and rising humidity makes us really feel the heat. At Joshua Tree National park, we watch the sky for clouds and wonder about monsoon rains. The word "monsoon" refers to a wind system that often bring moisture. Summer thunderstorms are typically vigorous with sheets of…

It's already the fourth week of the Yucca Valley Summer Music Festival. Reporter Corrisa Evans invites you to come out to listen to a night of country music... On July 14 the town of Yucca Valley's Summer Music Festival is hosting the country western band Silverado. Silverado performs a variety of top 40 country songs from hit artists such as Martina McBride and Shania Twain. The concert is free and begins at 7 p.m. at the Yucca Valley Community Center Ballfield. There will be food…

Sharp eyes and a good memory by a Sheriff's sergeant led to the arrest of at least two people suspected in an armed robbery in Morongo Valley in April. Early Thursday morning, Sergeant Trevis Newport was patrolling in Yucca Valley when he saw a car, belonging to people suspected of being involved in the robbery, drive westbound on the highway. Sergeant Newport followed the car and made a felony traffic stop near Ramona Trail in Morongo Valley. Newport, assisted by Deputy Mike Abel, pulled…

A Twentynine Palms man who is no stranger to the law was arrested again Thursday. According to a Sheriff's report, a woman in the 6900 block of Fortynine Palms Avenue called 911 at 5:19 p.m. to report that Thomas McCool, 41, pushed her against the wall, and then, while running after the dogs, bit her nose. Thomas McCool, who has been convicted of being under the influence of a controlled substance, evading a police officer, and was arrested in April on a burglary charge, was arrested for…

A Yucca Valley woman was arrested Thursday afternoon, accused of preventing her friend from leaving. According to a Sheriff's report, Kaley Brown, 25, of the 56200 block of Navajo Trail was arguing with a woman and was refusing to let her leave the home. Brown allegedly held the woman by her arms, causing pain. Kaley Brown was arrested for investigation of domestic battery, and was booked into the Morongo Basin Jail. She was released two hours later on $25,000 bail.

There will be an open house all next week at the Morongo Basin Senior Support Center in Yucca Valley. The open house will allow residents to see first hand what the facility at 57121 Sunny Slope Drive has to offer. Enjoy a week of warm water exercise FREE. Anybody 18 years or older are invited from July 16-20 between 9-2 p.m. Call for details 760-365-9661.

Weather permitting, Twentynine Palms Recreation will show their movie in the park tonight. Reporter Lenore Roberts invites you to see "Happy Feet"... The City of Twentynine Palms Park and Recreation presents a movie premier of Happy Feet Two Thursday, July 12, at the racquetball court in Luckie Park. This animated musical film brings penguins back to the big screen and stars Mumble's son, Erik, who is struggling to realize his talents in the Emperor Penguin world. The movie will…